RESIDENT PROFILE

 

We seek candidates who are deeply passionate about teaching and committed to providing all students with a high-quality, enriching education. Ideal residents are intellectually curious lifelong learners who embrace feedback and coaching. They should also demonstrate strong motivation and self-efficacy, ensuring they can set and achieve their goals throughout the program.

Eligible applicants should also have the following requirements:

  • A GPA of 3.0 (B average) or higher in a completed undergraduate degree program from a regionally accredited college or university. Program must be completed by the start of the residency program. 

  • An aptitude for completing graduate-level coursework and academic projects of substantial scope and breadth, as well as a capacity for making positive contributions in your professional life

  • Sensitivity to others, flexibility, self-awareness, and a willingness and capacity to engage in self-reflection

  • Positive interpersonal skills in relationships with both children and adults

  • A healthy motivation and commitment to learning, children, and young adults

  • Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent reside

  • Willing to make a 3-year commitment to CQA following completion of the residency program if offered a lead teacher position

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Get to Know Us

Attend an information session and/or connect with a member of our team to learn more about the program and to see if it is a good fit. You can learn more about the experience of our residency program by checking out  “A Day in the Life of a Resident”, and the FAQs on our Approach Page. Please email us to request more information or connect with a team member.

Confirm Your Eligibility

All interested applicants for the class of 2025-26 should meet the requirements outlined in the Resident Profile.

Complete Your Residency Application

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Attend an Interview Day

All top candidates will be invited to an in-person interview. Interviews are typically 2-4 hours and are located at CQA. Applicants will get an opportunity to see the campus and meet with our school leaders and CQA Next Team.

Receive Residency Placement

Conditional offers will be extended to candidates pending acceptance to Touro. Once a candidate accepts the offer, they will be matched with a clinical coach. At this time candidates will also be sent their official CQA Commitments. Upon signing, candidates will move to enrollment as members of the new enrolling cohort.

Complete Enrollment Documents

Once accepted, candidates should:

  • Sign and submit the CQA Commitment

  • Within four weeks of acceptance, please complete the CQA Enrollment Requirements outlined in this checklist, including background check through and negative TB test.